Technology aside, what interaction design means to Manasi Agarwal is caring about the world in general, and people in particular How has your experience as interaction designer at Google been so far? MA: Since March 2018, I’ve been working as interaction designer at Google London, Android platform UX. The most rewarding part of being a…
Sustainability is the hallmark of Rimi Nayak’s designs, whether she is celebrating typefaces or creating nature-inspired clothing What entrepreneurial challenges have you faced so far? RN: I have faced a lot of challenges in the last 12 years. Being more creatively inclined and coming from an academic family background, it was a challenge to understand…
Shonali Mahajan’s one-stop-shop for the interiors space was born out of the need to explore the world of design through her own lens What goes into designing a luxury space? SM: Perfect client servicing, being organized and quick to respond, great communication skills. It requires being very detail-oriented, first figuring out all the back end…
Though Rahul Arora first picked up the pencil to give a form to his feelings, he has since embarked on a fulfilling career as an illustrator
One of the pioneers of graphic design in India, Rabia Gupta is camera shy and doesn’t believe in putting herself in the public eye. Yet, over the last two decades, she and her design studio, rgd, have made a definite mark, creating bespoke design and branding solutions for a diverse range of clients, and winning…
Apurva Kothari’s ‘No Nasties’ brand eliminates all that is superfluous to truly sustainable clothing Tell us about the design philosophy of No Nasties. AK: Everything we try to do at No Nasties has roots in sustainability and our design philosophy for our garments is no different. We try to make styles that are classic and timeless (no…
Srishti Arora uses intricate Indian embroidery to make jewelry that immediately draws the eye How did Akihi come about? SA: I am an introvert and love to pen down my thoughts and feelings. I used to collect a lot of good words that have beautiful meanings and ‘akihi’ was one of them. Akihi’ is the state of…
Sri Lankan artist, Pushpakanthan Pakkiyarajah tells how deeply his work reflects his country’s troubled past. What is the primary role of an artist? PP: Artists, in my view, have a social role. They are conscience-shakers who have the capacity to open people’s eyes and make them think. I am not very fond of the kind of artists who…
Sculptor Dhruva Mistry doesn’t like the idea of a studio space. His creations are usually born on the computer in his bedroom before being brought to life elsewhere! What is the primary role of an artist? DM: As an artist, I feel well equipped to explore and express available means and materials in my environment….
Ajay Arya’s penchant for luxury hasgained him, clients, from Kolkata’s mostdiscerning circles What is the design philosophy of ‘A square designs’? AA: The primary ethic of our design philosophy is to understand individuals, how they live and how they engage with their space. I insist that my team focuses on details, such that every detail…
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